The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has embarked on a capacity-building programme for border officials at various points of entry across the region on the Tripartite Simplified Trade Regime.

A monthly social grant could be the only source of income supporting an entire family.

Yet accessing this lifeline can mean spending hours waiting under a blazing sun and sometimes struggling just to get through the gate.

This was a case at Opuwo.

A heavy windstorm that swept through the Ovitoto communal area on Saturday damaged 12 houses in the surrounding areas of Ovanduuongue, Okaokonguinja, Oruuua and Otjiserangu.

No casualties or injuries were reported.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has announced that the Public Service Medical Aid Scheme governing committee is expected to review concerns over medical aid benefits, following recommendations aimed at reducing costs and improving relief for public servants and their dependents.

Namibia Training Authority Chief Executive Officer Erick Nenghwanya has described the recently concluded 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, as an important lesson for Namibia.